A festival of literature and ideas, bringing together acclaimed writers, readers and thinkers through innovative programming.

 The 2012 Festival -  09 to 13 May

Welcome to the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival website where you will find all the information you need to make the most of your festival experience.

A festival of literature and ideas, the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival will celebrate its twelfth anniversary in 2012.

The Festival is New Zealand’s largest literary festival, a highlight of New Zealand’s cultural calendar and an iconic Auckland event. It brings together acclaimed writers and thousands of readers and thinkers through innovative programming.

The full Festival programme for 2012 will be published in late March 2012.

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LATEST FESTIVAL STORIES

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS: SPECIAL OFFER

Jan 05, 2012

AWRF has a special offer for An Evening with David Sedaris, a spoken word performance by the critically acclaimed author at Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber this month.

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TOP INTERNATIONAL TALENT

Dec 18, 2011

The Auckland Writers & Readers Festival is delighted to announce that former spy chief Dame Stella Rimington (UK), Booker Prize winner Roddy Doyle (Ireland) and beloved Young Adult writer Emily Rodda (Australia) will attend the May 2012 Auckland Writers & Readers Festival. 

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EVENT CANCELLED - FREEDOM OR EXILE

Nov 15, 2011

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival is regrettably cancelling its upcoming presentation of the intrepid Chinese writer, Liao Yiwu.

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